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August 12, 2025

CHICAGO: RUSSIA'S CHIMAEV UP NEXT FOR UFC CHAMP

- Clinton Jones

In just under a week's time, one of South Africa's most loved sportsmen will finally get what he has been asking for.

In the early hours of Sunday morning (SA time) Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) middleweight title holder Dricus du Plessis will look to successfully defend his strap for a third time at UFC 319.

Standing in his way is undefeated Russian wrestling specialist Khamzat Chimaev.

This fight – already being billed as one of the biggest middleweight title fights in UFC history – will take place at the renowned Staples Centre in Chicago, the home of the Chicago Bulls basketball team.

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